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**jessyhalm** · 10-19-2005, 08:00 AM

I have to admit,

Before I ever came to Thailand for the first time, I had already painted a picture of Thailand in my head based on movies, stories and most of all, stereotypes. The drink, the drugs, the prostitution and sleazy Bangkok clubs.

When my friends first discussed going there for a holiday, they had to talk me into it. I wasn't that keen.

Man, am I so glad they did!

I have returned twice a year since for different durations. 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and I will do as long as I am able.

I am not a sex tourist, nor am I a beach bum, I just love Thailand. The people, the Temples, the food, the towns, the language, the mopeds......

The average foriegner DOES know Thailand exists,

the average foriegner DOES have the wrong perception of Thailand,

and the average foriener may NEVER go there in a lifetime.

It's only us lucky ones that know the truth!

10-19-2005, 08:00 AM	#2
jessyhalm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	I have to admit, Before I ever came to Thailand for the first time, I had already painted a picture of Thailand in my head based on movies, stories and most of all, stereotypes. The drink, the drugs, the prostitution and sleazy Bangkok clubs. When my friends first discussed going there for a holiday, they had to talk me into it. I wasn't that keen. Man, am I so glad they did! I have returned twice a year since for different durations. 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and I will do as long as I am able. I am not a sex tourist, nor am I a beach bum, I just love Thailand. The people, the Temples, the food, the towns, the language, the mopeds...... The average foriegner DOES know Thailand exists, the average foriegner DOES have the wrong perception of Thailand, and the average foriener may NEVER go there in a lifetime. It's only us lucky ones that know the truth!
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